Manchester Central Library, along with the Town Hall Extension, are closing temporarily in August for the replacement and upgrade of ICT networks and Wi-Fi systems.
For two weeks in June, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of digital experiences for the public.
Manchester Libraries has won the 'Library of the Year' Award at the prestigious British Book Awards 2025 held at Grosvenor House London on Monday, 12th May.
Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and were sui
One of Manchester’s most historic libraries, Chorlton Library, is set to reopen its doors to the public and welcome visitors again following a year-long refurbishment.
Manchester Libraries local image website has been revamped to offer an expanded and improved collection of historic and contemporary images of its people, streets and buildings.
Manchester Libraries are launching an official podcast. Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast promises to take listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries.
Manchester Libraries is taking part in a new digital initiative which will bring exciting new digital experiences to library users this year.
The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023.
Manchester Libraries has been twinned with a Ukrainian library through a partnership programme set up to bring closer links with libraries in Ukraine.
The Generator enterprise hub has opened a site at Royal Mills in Ancoats. It is the second to launch as part of a multi-site project to support early-stage business across Greater Manchester.
Funding to preserve the archives of Piccadilly Radio, Manchester's long-standing and much-loved radio station, has been awarded to Manchester Central Library.
Many residents and visitors to Manchester Central Library have celebrated its 90th anniversary in a special commemoration.
A challenge to encourage children to read throughout the school summer holidays has made a welcome return to Manchester libraries.
Prepare to enter to a land of adventure with tangling twists and turns along the way as the Blue Peter Book Club trail is now open to discover.
Books were at the heart of an exciting and fun-filled family event in Manchester Central Library today, Saturday 18 May as hundreds of families and children joined Blue Peter presenters, Abby, Joel, Shini, and Henry the Blue Peter dog to launch Blue Peter Book Club Live.
Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.
One of Manchester’s most celebrated libraries will mark its 10th anniversary since it opened to the public.
Chorlton Library is about to undergo a major refurbishment that will see an enhanced library reopen to the public next year.
A campaign to tackle period poverty has launched across Manchester on International Women’s Day (8 March).
Children across Manchester are being inspired by their favourite authors to read more this World Book Day (7 March).
Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection has been saved for posterity by Manchester City Council.
Manchester's ambitious new plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade will be overseen by Dave Moutrey OBE, currently Director and CEO of HOME.
The Council has begun a major conversation with the people of Manchester to gather feedback about the plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade.
Manchester libraries will host a festival of events to honour our city’s pioneering Black women.
Manchester Central Library Development trust has secured £8,000 to support an initiative that aims to reflect the city’s diverse communities and, ensure all can experience the benefits of reading.
The well-loved summer reading challenge returns to Manchester libraries this summer after being launched with school children in Central Library earlier this week
Manchester has been unveiled as one of cities taking centre stage in a summer tour to celebrate the Black British Book Festival this year.
From heritage walks and historical talks, there’s plenty of events happening in libraries across the city for Local and Community History Month.
Adult library users from across the city are being urged to have their say in the Public Library User Survey (PLUS) that will start on the 13 February.